2002 The Very Best of Mother Goose Hardcover Book. Measures 11 3/4" by 10 1/2". 207 pages. Edited by Iona Opie. Illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Candlewick Press. Very good condition.
Introduce a new generation to the timeless world of nursery rhymes with this 2002 hardcover edition of "The Very Best of Mother Goose". This substantial 207-page volume is a definitive collection of over 100 classic rhymes, curated by the renowned folklore scholar Iona Opie. This particular edition is a treasury that combines rhymes from the award-winning predecessors "My Very First Mother Goose" and "Here Comes Mother Goose".
The book is brought to life by the iconic, whimsical illustrations of Rosemary Wells, whose expressive animal characters add a layer of warmth and humor to every page. Measuring 11 3/4" by 10 1/2", the oversized format makes it an ideal choice for lap-reading and bedtime stories. Published by Candlewick Press, this treasury is designed to be a durable heirloom piece for any child's library. It is in very good condition, retaining its vibrant colors and crisp pages.
This item is vintage, over 20 years old. While it appears to be in very good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
